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The M.A. in Ancient History

The Graduate Group does not offer a stand-alone M.A. degree. However, students in the PhD program may apply to receive a Research Master's degree in Ancient History after two years of study if certain requirements are met. These include satisfactory performance in two years’ worth of coursework, satisfactory performance on the Qualification Examination, and submission of a research paper.

The M.A. is not awarded automatically, but eligible students are encouraged to apply for the degree. Students who wish to begin the process should contact the graduate chair and the graduate coordinator and submit an application for the M.A. here